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insist on (something)

to demand that something happens or that someone agrees to do something I insist on full disclosure.
to say strongly that something is true, especially when other people think it is not true Mr Gilhooley insists that he is innocent.

Phrase Bank

  • The opposition insisted on the President's resignation.
  • Defendants can insist on a jury.
  • The suspect insists on his innocence.